Two Houston men accused of trying to cash fraudulent checks in Beaumont have been arrested, according to the Beaumont Police Department.

Clyde S. Porter, 30, was jailed Monday on one count of forger, one count of resisting arrest and one count of evading arrest. Porter's bonds total $11,000.

Lawrence B. Zeno, 42, was also booked on one count of forgery and a $7,500 bond.

Police say clerks at Community Bank, 6300 Phelan Blvd., called officers around 3:44 p.m. Monday to report that two men were inside the bank attempting to cash fake checks. When officers arrived, one men ran from the scene, while the other did not resist arrest. Police chased the man who fled, arresting him a short time later.